I've searched the forum and found several topics on bringing back a neglected finish. I've also noticed that some people have stated that since doing that the polished finish doesn't seem to last. I talked to a guy today that's in the marine industry and he told me that I'd be wasting my time by polishing the boat. He said I could compound it and it would look good for a few days but the dull would come right back. I realized that after we got off the phone nothing was mentioned about using sandpaper first.

So here's the question...Is using sandpaper the difference and possibly he's just not aware of that? How many people who have brought back a dull finish wish they'd just spent their time sailing the boat instead of polishing it?

Clint